Clam chowder was my option! Eating in the hall with live music is just perfect! ❤️
"As I learned the hard way, this place doesn't sell a single piece of Quincy Jones memorabilia. A single piece! VISIT AT YOUR OWN RISK." - Conan O'Brien
This pavilion was constructed 1824–1826 & named in honor of Mayor Josiah Quincy, who organized the construction without any tax or debt. It stretches 365 feet & led to the opening of six new streets.
its very nice place sea food is great lots of people very fun street performers
Faneuil Hall was built by artist John Smibert in 1742 in the style of an English country market, with an open ground floor and an assembly room. The hall burned down in 1761 but was rebuilt in 1762.
This is where I met some of the most amazing fans in Boston! All 8,000 of 'em! I even met the Mayah!
One of the nicest gift shops on the Freedom Trail. Lovely historic Boston mugs. They now assign you a Revolutionary character on your pass, which is fun.
Just outside the building, five men were among the first casualties in the Boston Massacre. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the balcony in 1776.
Let freedom ring: the Declaration of Independence was first revealed to Boston at the Old State House.
Cool old house, tons of history
Starting from his home, Paul Revere set out on his famous midnight ride in 1775 to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. Built in 1680, it is one of the oldest houses in downtown Boston.
Take a picture. Everybody's doing it.
Though some events are free to members only, the Old South Meeting House also hosts free ones for nonmembers. 617-482-6439, oldsouthmeetinghouse.org
Built in 1729, this was where some 5,000 colonists gathered on December 16, 1773, for a protest that culminated that night in the Boston Tea Party.
No taxation without representation! The Old South Meeting House was the birthplace of the Boston Tea Party.
Enter through the back to find WalkBoston- great walking maps available!
Originally location of Boston Latin School (1635)--1st public school. Benjamin Franklin attended school here. Boston's 3rd City Hall until 1969 when Government Center built. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Features city's 1st portrait statue, Benjamin Franklin. In 1781 while serving as US Ambassador to France he drafted a letter to European academia encouraging a study of farts. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
This monument, built in 1995, is covered with etched numbers recalling the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Six glass towers represent the chimneys of WWII concentration camps.
Such a very powerful and chilling monument to visit. Seeing the numbers as the steam rises up puts the impact of this horrid event into perspective and makes clear why we must never forget.
The view is pretty from the top.
As my Great Uncle Paddy would tell it: "This is where George Washington stood with his cannons and yelled 'Get outta Boston!' to the British."
It was here that revolutionary troops massed 59 heavy cannons in 1776 which threatened British ships in Boston harbour & caused them to abandon the city.
Perfect in the Spring or Summer for a picnic!
The Common was used for public hangings up until 1817. In early 1965, 100 people gathered here to protest the Vietnam War, & speeches have been given here by Martin Luther King Jr & Pope John Paul III
Boston Common is decorated annually for Christmas, with a tree donated by Nova Scotia, in thanks for Boston's help after the 1917 Halifax explosion. It's a great place to enjoy the holiday season. Read more.
Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!
The African Meeting House was built in 1806 and is now the oldest black church edifice still standing in the United States. It is now the Museum of African-American History.
This is now the oldest Black church edifice still standing in the US! Check out other amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
It's almost italy and don't forget to try pizza and pasta.
A little taste of Italy in this neighbor filled with culture, food and Italian bakeries. Walk down Hanover to the 300 block to see the Paul Revere statue and a terrific view of the old North Church.
Soooo delicious
Fort is open every Thursday in the Summer for Twilight Skyline Viewing from 7pm to dusk!
Read the stone near the parking lot!
Check the schedule before going. Limited times for ft independence. Castle island is great!
Worth walking around to find this little gem.
Paul Revere was a big sports fan; occasionally, he will sport a Red Sox/Bruins/Patriots/Celtics jersey.
A statue dedicated to, well, the biggest boss in American history.
Located along the Freedom Trail. Great views of the harbor.
Dating from 1659, Copp's Hill was Boston’s largest colonial burying ground. Cotton Mather of the Salem Witch Trials rests here, and the British used the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground, located in the North End and just a short walk from the hotel, is the resting place for many of Boston's passionate preachers.
How can you not be moved by the moments outlined along the entire Freedom Trail. To see the chain of events that have led to the greatest democracy this planet has ever known.
A circle of stones marks the site where on the evening of March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired on a mob of American colonists, killing five of them.
Attucks was of African & Native American descent & had fled to Boston after escaping his enslavers. Here are some great examples of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM
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